Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg
Olney, IL
Med Ninjas
3x12 hrs, Nights

Travel RN – Med/Surg:

Job Title: Registered Nurse (RN) – Medical-Surgical Unit
Specialty: Med/Surg Nursing
Position Type: Travel RN

Job Summary

We are seeking a skilled and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) for the Medical-Surgical Unit. The ideal candidate will provide comprehensive nursing care, perform patient assessments, develop individualized care plans, administer medications and treatments, and collaborate with the healthcare team to ensure patient safety and positive patient outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

1. Patient Assessment and Care Planning

• Perform comprehensive patient assessments and interpret vital signs.

• Develop and implement individualized nursing care plans based on patient and family needs.

• Continuously evaluate patient conditions and modify care plans as necessary.

• Complete admission, transfer, and discharge assessments and documentation.

2. Nursing Interventions and Clinical Procedures

• Perform peripheral IV access and assist with central lines, PICC lines, and Infusaport care.

• Administer IM and subcutaneous injections.

• Assist with chest tube insertion and management, thoracentesis, and paracentesis.

• Manage sequential compression devices, blood glucose monitoring, PCA machines, TPN, thrombolytic therapy, and feeding pumps as appropriate.

• Assist with central line insertion and other unit-specific procedures.

• Respond effectively to emergencies involving patients across age groups.

3. Medication Administration and Patient Safety

• Administer medications according to the five rights: right patient, medication, dose, route, and time.

• Maintain patient safety through fall prevention, pressure injury prevention, isolation precautions, and safe ambulation practices.

• Follow physician orders and ensure timely completion of prescribed treatments.

• Identify, report, and address safety hazards.

4. Documentation and Communication

• Maintain accurate and timely nursing documentation.

• Document assessments, interventions, care plans, patient education, and responses to treatment.

• Complete hourly rounding and ensure prompt responses to patient call lights.

• Participate in bedside shift reports and update patient communication boards.

• Communicate effectively with physicians, nurses, patients, families, and other healthcare professionals.

5. Patient Education and Team Collaboration

• Educate patients and families about treatments, medications, and discharge instructions.

• Involve patients and families in care planning and decision-making.

• Delegate appropriate tasks to healthcare technicians and verify completion.

• Maintain a professional attitude and contribute to a positive healing environment.

• Participate in departmental competency assessments and ongoing professional development.

Required Certifications and Licensure

• BLS Certification – Required

• Active Illinois RN License – Required